I have tried to order this jar (with stylized leaves) since last summer and it was back ordered three times. When it finally came, it was very nice to look at but it was clear that it is meant to be decorative only. Nowhere in the description is it stated that it is made of very thin terra cotta. One bump and good-bye! For the price I didn't expect porcelain, but I imagined a more resilient pottery, one that could be used in various ways such as a container or perhaps a vase. This jar is even more fragile that a common flower pot and is just as permeable where water is concerned. If you want a piece of Asian folk art for display, this is it! If you want a container or vase, look elsewhere!